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S683 UAY

1998 Audi A6

Silver Petrol 1781cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

161,273 mi
Last recorded161,273 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Audi A6130,999 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 UAY
MakeAudi
ModelA6
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,781cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 161,273 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/side front (2.2.B.1f)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/side rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 145,714 miles

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear handbrake not working

Fail 23 Jul 2015 145,714 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Front Upper Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear handbrake not working

Pass 23 Jul 2014 130,378 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 129,744 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 125,253 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 119,532 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 111,334 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 103,311 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 95,075 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 84,138 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 73,479 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A6?

Based on 2,724,792 MOT tests across 249,374 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
8,511
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
249,374
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 72,312
constant velocity joint gaiter split 48,430
position lamp(s) not working 25,884
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 25,264
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 24,578
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S683 UAY is a 1998 Audi A6 in Silver with a 1,781cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 1998 Audi A6 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 130,999 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A6 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 72,312 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S683 UAY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A6 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Audi A6 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S683 UAY registered?

S683 UAY is a 1998 Audi A6, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S683 UAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S683 UAY shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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